Chapter 255: Splendid Peace and Lu Jiaxue 10
Chapter 255: Splendid Peace and Lu Jiaxue 10
Sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating the faces of Luo Yiyu and Luo Yixiu. They had risen early, ready for this special day. The Flower Festival was one of the most anticipated holidays for women, a chance to showcase their beauty and talent.
Yi Yu sat before a bronze mirror, carefully applying her makeup. She chose a delicate peach blossom makeup look, lightly dabbing pink rouge on her cheeks, making herself look as delicate and charming as a blooming peach blossom. Her eyes shone brightly, like two dazzling stars.
Then she gently combed her long hair, tying it into an elegant bun. She pulled a peach blossom hairpin carved with a pink gem from a drawer and carefully inserted it into her bun. This peach blossom hairpin was one of her favorite pieces of jewelry; the pink gem shimmered charmingly in the sunlight, complementing her makeup perfectly.
She donned a soft, smooth pink silk dress embroidered with delicate floral designs. She tied a pink ribbon around her waist, accentuating her graceful figure. She looked like a blooming peach blossom, delicate and alluring, radiating a captivating charm.
When Yi Yu finished dressing, she walked out of her room and into the living room. Luo Yixiu was also ready. She was wearing a long, flowing, pale blue dress, like a fresh, refined daffodil. They smiled at each other, each seeing the excitement and anticipation in the other's eyes.
Once everyone had arrived, they set off together for the banquet. Along the way, Yi Yu and Yi Xiu laughed and chatted, discussing the exciting activities that would take place during the Flower Festival. They were filled with anticipation, hoping to have a wonderful time.
This year's Flower Festival was funded by the Duke of Ying's mansion, adding even more splendor to the occasion. It's said that the emperor even sent a special gift—a pair of lotus flowers—to celebrate the arrival of the Flower Festival. This gift fueled curiosity and anticipation for the event.
Arriving at the Flower Festival, the venue resembled a dreamy garden, dotted with flowers like stars, ribbons dancing like rainbows, and lanterns gleaming like pearls, adorning every corner with exquisite beauty. Guests, adorned in their splendid attire, swarmed among the crowd like colorful butterflies, their laughter as melodious as silver bells. Yiyu and Yixiu, too, were immersed in this joyful atmosphere, interacting with the other women and sharing their joy, as charming and beautiful as blossoming flowers.
Luo Shenyuan was determined to win the prize and give it to Yining. Upon hearing that Yiyu was also participating, Lu Jiaxue arrived early, equally eager to win the prize and give it to Yiyu. So, the two engaged in an archery competition, each exerting all his might, like two tigers fighting for their prey. Their skill was equally matched, and in the end, they both secured the lotus flowers in the fierce battle. Naturally, Yining hoped Luo Shenyuan would win; after all, she wanted to display the lotus flowers in her cosmetics shop, drawing customers like a magnet. As the two fought fiercely, each refusing to yield, the Duke of Ying reluctantly questioned who they were planning to give the flowers to.
Luo Shenyuan replied without hesitation, "I want to give it to Yining..." Lu Jiaxue said aloud, "The person I want to give it to is my beloved, Anping County Princess Luo Yiyu." The moment these words came out, the atmosphere suddenly became turbulent, like a huge rock dropped into a calm lake. Luo Shenyuan frowned upon hearing this, knowing full well that Lu Jiaxue was no match for his eldest sister. In order to calm the commotion and end the dispute, Luo Yiyu had no choice but to step forward and said slowly, "Marquis Lu, this county lady has no interest in these twin lotus flowers. Furthermore, Marquis Lu, you must think clearly: is it Luo Yiyu or the girl you're referring to, Meimei? Once you've figured it out, come find me again." After saying this, she turned and left, her figure graceful, like a blooming peach blossom. Seeing this, Lu Jiaxue hurriedly caught up, tightly grasped Luo Yiyu's hand, and said anxiously, "Yiyu, you are my Meimei, why don't you admit it? I can explain what happened back then. The person I wanted to kill was definitely not you. I didn't know it was you!"
Luo Yiyu stared at Lu Jiaxue, a look of determination in her eyes, and asked, "Lu Jiaxue, if I weren't your Meimei, would you still like me?" Lu Jiaxue stared at the serious face of Luo Yiyu, stunned as if struck by lightning, unable to answer. In his heart, Meimei was like a bright light, his salvation in the dark years. Although Yiyu and Meimei were somewhat similar, they were not exactly the same. Yiyu was a martial artist and a master of the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. His Meimei, on the other hand, was only good at paper cutting and had no interest in these refined pursuits. Deep down, a voice told him: You've got the wrong person. However, he refused to admit this fact.
Upon returning to the Luo residence, Yi Yu felt a pang of gloom and a heavy heart. The mission was to replace Luo Yi Yu's sister Mei Mei and marry Lu Jia Xue. She was deeply reluctant; being a replacement was not what she had hoped for. If she could replace Mei Mei in Lu Jia Xue's heart, marrying him would be mission accomplished. However, at this point, she was already tired of this mission...
The system looked at the depressed host and said softly, "Host, if you really don't want to carry out this mission, that's fine. At most, we will compensate you with double the points, and postpone your retirement plan for a few worlds. It's okay..."
When she heard that the time had to be postponed for several worlds, Luo Yiyu was immediately furious. She just didn't believe it. Could it be that she couldn't handle Lu Jiaxue?
System: "Isn't that right? How could a little Lu Jiaxue stump my host?"
Luo Yiyu: "When the sweet potatoes are harvested, Luo Shenyuan will present them to the emperor. That's when we'll take the opportunity to overturn his master's verdict. By then, Wang Yuan will definitely be desperate. I'll take the opportunity to sacrifice myself to save him. I don't believe that I can't match the position Meimei holds in his heart..."
system:"……"
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